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Thrift Store Decor September

The butcher, the baker, the candlestick painter.

Sometimes I see something for cheap, that I have no desire to own, but gosh darnnit if that fifty cent price tag doesn't tempt me anyway.

Such is the case with this candlestick.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

It's heavy.

It's big.

It's begging for a Fall makeover.

So I slapped down my two quarters and brought it home with me for the September Thrift Store Decor makeover.


Over summer I added some color in my otherwise sea of greige home, and the color is a burnt orange.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

I really like the pillows and rug that are perking up our family room, so I thought more coppery shimmer would be nice.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

Enter the candlestick and some Copper Fusion Gilding Paste.

A little dab will do 'ya.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

I rubbed it on the metal base and let it cure.

Then I had trouble deciding on what color to paint the wood, typical paint color indecision for me.  So the metal base "cured" for several weeks.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

I decided to do a gray and then rub more of the metallic copper over the whole thing.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

It's a nice touch of orange with the gray undertones from the metal base showing through.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

I'll have to find a better place to put it however.

It's tall and blocks the TV for the person sitting in the spot behind it.

Thrift Store Decor Candlestick Makeover, Bliss-Ranch.com

However if you stop in and have a seat on the other side there just might be an Autumn fire burning to take the chill out of the air.

Stop in and see what the other ladies from 
Thrift Store Decor have spruced up for September.



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22 comments :

  1. Love love love! The copper is perfect for your family room!!

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  2. It's a perfect change Bliss. I have been purging and came across a few things I have had for years that will be getting a makeover such as this:)

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  3. I like your method of curing ;) That's mine, too!! What a pretty candle. That was a BAR GAIN!!

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  4. Very pretty, Bliss...and perfect for fall! All of your warm colors are beautiful!

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  5. that turned out great! I'm seeing more and more people transforming candle sticks to match their décor better. I will have to keep that in mind while I'm out shopping since the shape is what really matters. The color can be changed! I love the pops or orange that you're using. The rug and the pillows look great together.

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  6. nice job Bliss... I love the color more than I expected to. Love great deals!

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  7. It's perfect! So much better than before. I wouldn't mind sitting near that Autumn fire!

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  8. Love the shimmer of the copper! Pretty makeover!

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  9. Brilliant $.50 spending! :) Your makeover is perfectly delightful. Pens aside, I'm a copper lover so this is right on for me. :) ~ Christina

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  10. Wow - what a great transformation! Kudos!
    xo Heidi

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  11. ahhh, you're old enough to remember Brylcreem !! Love this... I think the same.... 50 cents too good to pass up. Would also be really cute pedestal for a special pumpkin !

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  12. Anonymous10/01/2015

    Very cool!! Love the new look!!

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  13. Nice job Bliss.I'm glad you are exploring the burnt orange corners of your heart!

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  14. Well- for 50 cents you did good, girl! lol Hey- whoever is sitting behind it...do they really NEED to see the TV? It looks so PERFECTLY at home there! Love your introduction of color into your home and it is just perfect for Fall. xo Diana

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  15. Hey, you could sure sell that little lovely ... for a LOT MORE than 50 cents.

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  16. So pretty - looks perfect with your pillows!

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  17. So pretty - looks perfect with your pillows!

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  18. Perfect color choice. Gotta love those thrifty finds.

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  19. Perfect color choice. Gotta love those thrifty finds.

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  20. LOVE this - and for 50 cents !
    I've been thinking of doing the trim around my fireplace grate in copper - now I really want to do it - such a warm color
    xxx

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  21. There's just something about copper... Love how this turned out!

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  22. Wonderful idea! I really need to try this paint line!

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